Ofsted’s new school report card worse than old system, say headteachers

Unions as well as school leaders say proposed changes to replace four-grade approach in England are demoralising'

Moves to overhaul the way schools are inspected in England have been criticised by headteachers and teaching unions as demoralising" and worse than the system they are aiming to replace.

The changes by the Ofsted schools inspectorate would replace single judgments such as outstanding" with a new report card for parents. They will be unveiled by Ofsted's chief inspector, Martyn Oliver, on Monday alongside the launch of a public consultation.